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Parturition Pharmacological Manipulation - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* Mimic foetal cortisol to remove the progesterone block by upregulating enzymes that will increase the oestrogen:progesterone ratio (for more information see [[Parturition_-_Endocrine_Control_of_Parturition_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|endocrinology of parturition]]).
* Mimic foetal cortisol to remove the progesterone block by upregulating enzymes that will increase the oestrogen:progesterone ratio (for more information see [[Parturition_-_Endocrine_Control_of_Parturition_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|endocrinology of parturition]]).
* '''Short Acting''': apply 2-3 days before the dur date (270+ days gestation). Complications include retained placenta and stillbirth.
==== Corticosteroid & PGF2α Analogue ====
==== Corticosteroid & PGF2α Analogue ====